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It’s time for our annual survey! For just a few minutes of your time, you can help us shape the project going forwards. Plus, there is an opportunity to win one of 5 £20 vouchers to spend at a local business.

Local action on climate change

Green Meadows is working with local people to build a community, through practical learning, training and advice, to act together on climate change.

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DIY Workshop: Insulating your Attic Room
Nov 23
DIY Workshop: Insulating your Attic Room

Is your attic room freezing cold in the winter and boiling hot in the summer? Sick of big energy bills?

Join us for a practical hands-on session to learn how to insulate your Attic Room.

DIY Club - Kick-off Meeting
Dec 5
DIY Club - Kick-off Meeting

It is finally time for the kick-off meeting of the Meadows DIY Club! Meadows residents decide the vision and objectives, and we provide the support. Come along and help shape the early stages of this new community initiative.

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
Dec 6
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Dec 7
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

DIY Workshop: Internal Insulation of External Walls
Dec 7
DIY Workshop: Internal Insulation of External Walls

Did you know? Our homes lose over 30% of the heat through the walls!

Insulating your home can help you feel more comfortable and reduce your energy bills.

DIY Woodwork: Build your own Coat Peg Hook
Dec 13
DIY Woodwork: Build your own Coat Peg Hook

Join us and have a go at using tools for woodwork to make your own coat peg rack. Take it home and show off your skills!

Eat & Learn: Cook-in-a-Box
Dec 14
Eat & Learn: Cook-in-a-Box

Learn how to cook a hot meal in an energy-saving, insulated box. We will put one to the test and make a free hot lunch to enjoy.

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Jan 4
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

Build a sponge city planter
Jan 12
Build a sponge city planter

We are looking for teenagers aged 16-18 to join FROMTHEGROUNDUP for two build a sponge city planter sessions, with dates to be confirmed.

Eat & Learn: Introduction to Bike Maintenance
Jan 18
Eat & Learn: Introduction to Bike Maintenance

Join us for a bike repair workshop, covering general maintenance checks, changing and repairing inner tubes! Followed by a free hot lunch.

Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box
Jan 31
Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box

In this DIY skills workshop you will make your very own birdbox to take home. You will learn how to use common hand tools and power tools safely and with confidence, using tools such as a mitre & circular saw.

Eat & Learn: Bike maintenance & repairing brakes and chains
Feb 8
Eat & Learn: Bike maintenance & repairing brakes and chains

Join us for a bike repair workshop, focusing on fixing brakes and chains. Followed by a free hot lunch.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Feb 21
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

Our experienced Tradesperson will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools.

Here’s what we’ve been up to

Blog
October 2024
October 2024
Green Meadows Voices #7 - Autumn 2024
Green Meadows Voices #7 - Autumn 2024

Issue #7 of Voices is now LIVE!

Take a look at what we’ve been up to, and see how you can get involved.

September 2024
September 2024
August 2024
August 2024
The Green Meadows Festival is right around the corner
The Green Meadows Festival is right around the corner
July 2024
July 2024
Exploring Incredible Edible Todmorden
Exploring Incredible Edible Todmorden
June 2024
June 2024

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... then come along to our FREE DIY Workshops! And we've got plenty coming up, why not join us for... 💻 Online Intro to Solid Wall Insulation on Tues 30 May 2023 @ 7pm - gain specialist intel on how to make your walls more energy efficient &
It's almost that time again... ☕ Saturday 20th May, Green Meadows and @amcgardens are hosting the next Pop-Up Café - come along and enjoy some FREE freshly baked goods and a brew (or two!) from 1-3pm. That's not all... we're switching things
It's International Compost Awareness Week & what better time to highlight the composting action in the Meadows? The plans for the Meadows Community Compost boxes were hatched over a year ago and since then, the progress has been remarkable. Wit
Did you know that 20% of heat is lost from an uninsulated roof? Join us at our FREE online room-in-roof workshop next Tuesday 2nd May at 7pm and learn some new skills to cut your bills The free 1.5hr workshop offers a quick introduction to room-in
🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎 We're excited to announce the launch of our NEW Knowledge Bank website! This earth day and beyond, there is lots to learn about. From understanding the impact of climate change on a global scale, to exploring local initia
This Friday! ✨ Want to make DIY changes to your home but unsure where to start? Join us for a FREE DIY Woodwork Workshop and have a go at making your own coat peg rack! Hone your DIY skills & show off your handiwork in your own home 🏡🔨 ⏲ 10:
What a great way to spend the bank holiday weekend! Who knew there was so much to forage on our doorstep? 🌱🍃 If you missed out, don't worry! The Nottingham Forager will be back in the Meadows later this year. Sign up to our email newsletter to be
📣 Attention baking enthusiasts! 🍰 We are looking for volunteers to help us bake some delicious treats for the next Pop-up Café event on the 20th of May! What makes this free café so special are all the baked goods made by the Meadows
🎉🏠 100 Future Fit Home Plans! Thanks to the Meadows community for signing up and starting your Future-Fit journey with us. These free, tailored plans are a first step towards understanding your home's energy efficiency and what changes will help

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